Fertile-ish — Season 2, Episode 6

“The Birth of CNY Fertility: How One Doctor Changed Fertility Forever”

Episode SummaryIn this milestone episode, Laura and Brandis welcome their very first guest: Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder and owner of CNY Fertility. Recorded live at ASRM in San Antonio 🎤✨, this conversation dives into the origins of CNY, Dr. Kiltz’s philosophy on healing, accessibility, and the mission that has guided him for nearly four decades in reproductive medicine. If you’ve ever wondered what makes CNY so different, this episode tells the full story.

In This Episode🌱 The Birth of CNY Fertility

Dr. Kiltz shares how early suffering, witnessing illness, and even losing a job at 41 became the catalyst for creating a clinic rooted in compassion. Borrowing $150,000, he launched CNY with one purpose: help people build families, regardless of circumstance.

💸 Making Fertility Affordable

He explains why CNY chose a different path when IVF costs skyrocketed nationwide. From low-cost IVF to financing and inclusive packages, affordability remains a core pillar of CNY’s mission.

🧘‍♀️ Mind–Body–Spirit Medicine

Once a numbers-only surgeon, Dr. Kiltz describes how his personal journey led him to embrace acupuncture, meditation, visualization, carnivore/keto nutrition, and fasting. Today, these practices are integrated into CNY’s holistic approach.

💛 The Power of Listening

Fertility is more than lab work—it's emotional, personal, and deeply human. Dr. Kiltz discusses why he prioritizes patient stories and even shares his real cell phone number so patients never feel alone.

🌍 Building a Community

From CNY Healing Arts to Molecular Fertility, Kiltz Health, and the Mighty Tribe, Dr. Kiltz highlights how these programs grew from a desire to provide accessible education, supplements, coaching, and community support.

🤝 The Heart of CNY’s Culture

Laura and Brandis reflect on the unique teamwork and compassion within the CNY family. Dr. Kiltz credits the staff, partners, and worldwide community, emphasizing that CNY’s success is about people—not profit.

💬 What He Wants Every Patient to Know

Above all: “We care about you.” And if it ever doesn’t feel that way, he encourages patients to text him directly.

Key Takeaways

• CNY was created to make fertility care accessible to everyone 💕

• Mindset, faith, nutrition, and holistic tools matter on this journey

• Community and connection are central to CNY’s mission 🤍

• Every patient deserves to be heard, supported, and cared for

📚 Resources Mentioned

Favorites from Dr. Kiltz: Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Positive Thinking, The Alchemist, Jesus Calling, and The Fertile Secret, among others.